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Building More Than Basketball Players

Mick Cronin, the head men's basketball coach at UCLA, recently celebrated his 500th career win, making him the youngest active coach to reach this milestone. A four-time conference Coach of the Year, he led the Bruins to a Final Four appearance and has consistently kept them in the national spotlight.

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Basketball Leadership: The Best Speech Mick Cronin Ever Heard from a Former Player
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Basketball Leadership: The Best Speech Mick Cronin Ever Heard from a Former Player

UCLA Men's Basketball Coach Mick Cronin talks with Utah Jazz Player and UCLA Basketball Alumni Johnny Jusang's about his journey from high school to the NBA, focusing on his growth, challenges, and the life skills he developed along the way, as discussed by his coaches.

The Importance of Coaching How to Play Basketball The Right Way: UConn's Kimani Young on Long Term Development
The Importance of Coaching How to Play Basketball The Right Way: UConn's Kimani Young on Long Term Development

UCONN Men's Basketball Assistant Coach Kimani Young and UCLA Men's Basketball Coach Mick Cronin talk about proper coaching and parenting in youth basketball and how facing challenges can better you as a player.

What Top College Basketball Coaches Look for in Recruits: Mick Cronin & Buzz Williams Explain
What Top College Basketball Coaches Look for in Recruits: Mick Cronin & Buzz Williams Explain

UCLA Basketball Coach Mick Cronin and Maryland Basketball Coach Buzz Williams talk about what college coaches look for in recruits and expectations for players looking to compete at the collegiate level.

Harvard Westlake Basketball's Dave Rebibo on STANDING OUT as a Recruit
Harvard Westlake Basketball's Dave Rebibo on STANDING OUT as a Recruit

Harvard Westlake High School's Head Basketball Coach Dave Rebibo talks to UCLA Head Coach Mick Cronin about the types of players he sees succeed at higher levels of basketball, and what it takes to get there.

How College Coaches Handle Highlight Tapes
How College Coaches Handle Highlight Tapes

A conversation between coaches Mick Cronin and Kimani Young discusses the challenges of handling recruitment emails and highlight tapes, emphasizing the importance of not missing potential talent, as illustrated by a story involving Dirk Nowitzki.